Effusion 35’s Eviction is a bruised, theatrical concept album born from a real-life landlord horror story, as Joe Napoleon turned trauma into a thirteen-track exorcism that landed in 2025 and now readies for a full-album blowout at Bonk’s Bar on May 30, 2026. It’s Philly-made, ragged and cinematic, bringing grim humor alongside white-hot riffing.
Opener “Shitbag” wastes no time, as gritty, blazing guitars and thumping drums lay down a filthy narrative while Napoleon delivers lines in a half-sung, half-told baritone that nails the character’s squalor. From there “King of the Pack” sashays in with bustling drums and fuzzy, funky guitar, a slyly infectious live favorite. “Migraines” is the record’s left turn, with Tom DiGregorio’s blistering leads and Pat Manley’s dreamlike arpeggios folding into a sweeping groove.
Mid-album cuts like “All I Need Is You” crank the guitars up to gritty, buzzy saturation, pairing bluntly comic lyrics with singalong hooks. On the other hand, playful numbers “Maverick” and “And I Thought (She Was Pregnant)” expose the rot and absurdity of domestic life with sharp wit. Meanwhile, “Pennies” slams like a tight and relentless wall-of-sound banger, while textures let tension breathe.
Then the nine-minute finale “Jar In A Jar” closes the loop, almost operatic in scope, it pivots through movements, part redemption, part burn-the-bridge catharsis, and somehow leaves you grinning and exhausted. Across Eviction, Effusion 35 blend Television-ish melody, Sonic Youth grit and Helmet’s muscle into a sweaty, humane statement. So yeah, bring earplugs and a beer; this album hits like a house party that turns into an exorcism.
Catch them live May 30 for the multimedia show. Expect a projected video alongside candid storytelling, and of course, raw sweat. Eviction truly breathes in a room with bodies, so don’t skip the spectacle, singalongs, and satisfying mess of a communal shout-along.
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Review by: Naomi Joan